Creating a questionnaire to identify trauma in immigrant children
MOSAICO: Modifying and Optimizing a Screener of Adverse Immigrant Childhood Occurrences for Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) in Pediatric Settings
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · NIH-10886858
This study is looking to create a helpful questionnaire that will help doctors understand and support Latinx children in immigrant families who have gone through tough experiences like deportation and discrimination, so they can get the care they need to feel better.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10886858 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the unique traumatic experiences faced by Latinx children in immigrant families, such as deportation and discrimination. It aims to develop and validate a trauma-informed care questionnaire (TICQ) that can be used in pediatric primary care settings to better identify and address these adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). By involving community input and utilizing qualitative research methods, the study seeks to ensure that the questionnaire is culturally relevant and effective in recognizing trauma symptoms. The ultimate goal is to improve the health and well-being of these vulnerable children through better screening and intervention.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Latinx children aged 0-11 years from immigrant families who may have experienced trauma related to their immigration status.
Not a fit: Patients who are not from immigrant families or who do not belong to the Latinx community may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved identification and support for immigrant children experiencing trauma, enhancing their overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using trauma-informed care approaches in pediatric settings, indicating that this methodology has potential for effective application.
Where this research is happening
BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES
- JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY — BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MARTIN, KEITH — JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: MARTIN, KEITH
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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